While our Sunday morning corporate worship is the central experience of our life together, we would love to have you join us in further opportunities to connect with one another in meaningful ways and to seek the Lord for additional times of instruction, prayer, fellowship, mission, and outreach.
Join us for pick-up basketball! No sign-up required, just show up. We welcome talent of all sorts! (Men and women, ages 18+) Come and SEE - Socialize, Exercise, and Evangelize.
Mornings 9:15-11:15am (with childcare)
Evenings 7:00-9:00pm (no childcare)
The book of Genesis is foundational to the whole Bible, and to every human life. Genesis tells us who God is, who we are, how things went wrong, and the plan that God has put in place to return the earth to the way it was meant to be. Register below. The book is $5.
Awana begins Wednesday, September 12, 7:00-8:30pm. Check-in begins at 6:45pm! Register now!
4-on-4 flag football league. 6 team max. 4 team, double header playoff on the last week of the season (with a "5th place" playoff for the two teams that don't make the regular playoff).
Our Renew High School is headed to Chain O' Lakes state park for a weekend camping trip from Friday, October 19th, to Sunday, October 21st. This weekend is meant to be a time to rest and be renewed as we study the theme of God being our shepherd. All high school students are invited and we hope you can come!
Join us and be fed with some good food, good truth from the Word of God, and good fellowship with your brothers in Christ.
Eitan Kashtan from Israel will be our speaker! More details to come.
Join us as we hear from our brother Eitan Kashtan during a combined ABF on Sunday, October 21st, in the Sanctuary!
Gather with us at our next Family Dinner! Please bring your favorite International dish to share! We will provide salad and dessert - cheesecake and the Apfel Streuselküchen!
We will also hear from Eitan Kashtan, Global Outreach in Israel. Don't miss it!
Register now for this is a great opportunity for the men of Grace Church, and all men they invite, to build relationships through fellowship around God's Word and spending active time together (Laser Tag and Basketball, for starters). We'll of course have time to enjoy one another's company, great meals, maybe some sleep, and learn from one another as we share how God is at work in our lives.
Pastor Chris McGarvey will teach from God's Word on "Nothing without Jesus" in three ways:
We are nothing without Jesus.
We can do nothing without Jesus.
Let's resolve to do nothing without Jesus.
More details on the weekend to come!
The Kerdos ABF is hosting a bake sale to raise funds for their winter retreat for college and 20's. Check out their table on both Sundays, November 4th and November 11th, before ABF and before and after the main service. Help support their trip and enjoy a treat!
Join us for our next Special Needs Game Day event on Oct 13 at 3pm in the gym! We’ll have some new games and some old favorites, as well as music and a variety of crafts. Snacks and beverages are also provided. This is a free event!
The Fellowship Committee will kick off a new season with a church picnic for friends and family on Sunday, September 16th, at 12:15pm!
Come enjoy a smoked pork bbq sandwich, corn on the cob and other delightful sides, provided for by our Fellowship Committee! Please bring a dessert, cut and ready to serve.
Join us and be fed with some good food, good truth from the Word of God, and good fellowship with your brothers in Christ.
You sent us, now let us tell you all about what God has done! Join us on the evening of September 9th for the Slovenia Team's update from their trip this past summer.
Weather permitting we’ll meet up at Centennial Beach in Naperville for our final event of the summer. Be sure to bring your bathing suit, towel, and $5. Admission is $3 and the remaining $2 goes to Nick for snacks.
All High Schoolers are welcome to join us for dessert and a Bible study on the book of James (so bring your Bible!). We'll be meeting at the Conner's home on this night.
All Middle Schoolers are welcome to join us for dessert and a Bible study on the book of James (so bring your Bible!). We'll be meeting at the Walker's home on this night.
All High Schoolers are welcome to join us for dessert and a Bible study on the book of James (so bring your Bible!). We'll be meeting at the Ansiel's home on this night.
All Middle Schoolers are welcome to join us for dessert and a Bible study on the book of James (so bring your Bible!). We'll be meeting at the Walker's home on this night.
Registration is now open for the Kerdos College & 20s summer camping and rafting trip in northern Wisconsin. We'll raft on the Saturday in between on the mighty Wolf River.
All High Schoolers are welcome to join us for dessert and a Bible study on the book of James (so bring your Bible!). We'll be meeting at the Conner's home on this night.
All Middle Schoolers are welcome to join us for dessert and a Bible study on the book of James (so bring your Bible!). We'll be meeting at the Walker's home on this night.
All students are invited to join us for our Summer Party. There will be food, games, and fun. Please bring $5!
Begins July 16 / 7:00-9:00pm
Ladies, join us in the Fireside room July 16, for a reception with Linda Kelly to hear about the Kellys' ministry in Meine, Germany. You will love hearing from this sister in Christ and getting to know her and others if you are new to Grace.
All High Schoolers are welcome to join us for dessert and a Bible study on the book of James (so bring your Bible!). We'll be meeting at the Conner's home on this night.
All Middle Schoolers are welcome to join us for dessert and a Bible study on the book of James (so bring your Bible!). We'll be meeting at the Jones' home on this night.
Join us outside for our weekly family outdoor gathering – all ages sharing a meal together, hearing a devotional challenge, and enjoying the gift of God's beautiful creation and space for recreation! We provide the hot dogs, burgers and beverages and ask that you bring a dish to pass. Grab your blanket/chair and invite a friend!
All High Schoolers are welcome to join us for dessert and a Bible study on the book of James (so bring your Bible!). We'll be meeting at the Jones' home on this night.
All Middle Schoolers are welcome to join us for dessert and a Bible study on the book of James (so bring your Bible!). We'll be meeting at the Walker's home on this night.
This year we are forming a team to serve with our Josiah Venture partner, Karis Wadsack, in Maribor Slovenia. There we will run a Fusion Music Camp for middle and high school students and support the church's work there to proclaim and live the gospel.
We’re going to meet at GCD at 9:00am and depart from there for a great day at Raging Waves. Students must purchase their own tickets ahead of time. To purchase discounted tickets, go to: https://tickets.ragingwaves.com and enter GRACE18 as your “store name” in the box at the bottom of the page. You should receive an $18 discount on regularly priced tickets. Please be sure to print and bring tickets with you on Saturday! You will also have the option to purchase a meal voucher with your ticket, or just bring lunch or extra money with you.
All High Schoolers are welcome to join us for dessert and a Bible study on the book of James (so bring your Bible!). We'll be meeting at the Conner's home on this night.
All Middle Schoolers are welcome to join us for dessert and a Bible study on the book of James (so bring your Bible!). We'll be meeting at the Jones' home on this night.
Begins June 19 / 7:00-9:00pm
Please join us as we continue considering life together as a community of the new creation in Christ. In this book, Dietrich Bonhoeffer gives practical advice on how life together in Christ can be sustained in families and groups. The role of personal prayer, worship in common, everyday work, and Christian service is treated in simple, almost biblical, words. "Life Together" is bread for all who are hungry for the real life of Christian fellowship.
Join us for our FREE Vacation Bible School, where kids will have fun while learning from the Bible. At Grace Church of Dupage, it's our joy to show kids that God’s Word connects to every area of our lives and is relevant today as it has been for thousands of years! God's Word never fails, so join us as we discover what he has to say to us in his Word together!
For Grades (starting in the fall) K-5! SIGN-UP HERE ➝
FUN NIGHT (1ST WEDNESDAY)
Bring a friend and join in the fun! Our time is focused on doing a fun activity that encourages the students to bond and usually involves food.
We gather in the gym for our monthly Family Dinner––all ages sharing a meal together, hearing a devotional challenge, and growing deeper in our love for God and one another. This month we bid farewell to Pat and Paul Vedra who have served the Lord faithfully at Grace for the past 18 years!
This class will address the crisis of addiction, examine the Scriptural descriptions of addiction, and present some avenues for effective Biblical counsel for the addict - and those living with an addict.
Bring a friend and join in the fun! This will be an outing followed by food and festivities! Check with Nick for official times!
Get involved in local outreach by spending a few hours serving those outside of our church who need help with basic yard work/chores. Calling able bodied church attendees with a heart to share the love of Christ. See sign up table in the lobby! RSVP HERE ➝
